These are mostly games between top echelon playoff teams and the Mavs. I included the Mavs because although they missed the playoffs last season, they did reach the WCF 2 years ago, and if Luka had been healthy, they would have made the playoffs too. I excluded some teams like the Grizzlies because they have too many injuries.
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Oct 29: Lakers @ Kings - The Kings were a top 3 seed last season. The Lakers made the WCF in the last playoffs.
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Oct 30: Heat @ Bucks - It was the Heat that knocked out the top-seeded Bucks in the 1st round last season on their way to the Finals.
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Oct 30: Warriors @ Pelicans - The Warriors reached the 2nd round last playoffs. The Pelicans have always been projected to be a top playoff team if Zion was healthy and so far, he is.
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Oct 31: Knicks @ Cavs - The Knicks knocked out the Cavs.
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Nov 1: Nuggets @ Wolves - The Nuggets knocked out the Wolves. The Wolves have a healthy McDaniels now so this match up should be interesting.
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Nov 1: Kings @ Warriors
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Nov 1: Clippers @ Lakers
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Nov 3: Knicks @ Bucks
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Nov 3: Mavs @ Nuggets
I will say for the wolves mcdaniels isnt tech back yet has a calf strain and hasnt played game one and is out game 2. He likely should make his season debut soon.